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Dr. Sirr Grice- Sowing Seeds of Hope and Health

Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin · August 21, 2025

By Kathy Gaillard If you’ve ever visited the Walgreen’s Pharmacy on East Capitol Drive, chances are you’ve had some interaction with Dr. Sirr Grice. What you may not know is that he’s a ‘homegrown’ Milwaukeean who has spent the last 35 years in...

AI Is Already Aiding Clinical Practice Across the Cancer Care Continuum

OncLive · August 21, 2025

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly expanding in oncologic clinical practice, with applications including expediting administrative tasks, risk-stratification testing, research, and assistance with interpreting pathology and imaging...

A Cup of Thanks: Milwaukee First Responders Enjoy Free Coffee

Milwaukee Magazine - Wisconsin · August 21, 2025

Photo Courtesy of Ready Rebound This local event served coffee free of charge to local first responders. On Aug. 5, local first responders gathered at Zeidler Square Park for free coffee thanks to Ready Rebound and Fire Department Coffee. The...

Starbucks expands test of coconut water beverages as it leans into health and wellness

CNBC · August 21, 2025

Starbucks' Coco Matcha and Coco Cold Brew drinks. Courtesy: Starbucks Starbucks will expand its test of coconut water beverages to hundreds of more stores, as it leans further into health and wellness. Starting Thursday, the coffee giant will test...

In Milwaukee, Four Artists Unravel Trauma to Move Toward Collective Wellness

Colossal · August 21, 2025

In a world riddled with injustice and predicated on privilege for the few at the expense of the many, what does it mean to be well? An exhibition opening Friday at the Haggerty Museum of Art in Milwaukee considers the effects of concealed trauma...

Milwaukee shooting Wednesday morning; 1 dead

FOX 6 - Wisconsin ·

Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Wednesday morning, Aug. 20. What we know: According to police, the shooting happened at approximately 12 a.m. at an unknown...

How one nurse’s screening model is changing the way hospitals protect children from potential abuse

Marquette Today - Wisconsin · August 21, 2025

Dr. Sheri Carson-Beauto, Nurs ’97, Grad ’03, a pediatric nurse practitioner, has worked in pediatrics for nearly 30 years and provided care to thousands of children. Yet there’s one child, a 2-year-old boy, she will never forget. He arrived in her...

Wisconsin Health Officials Warn of Measles Exposures at Travel Centers

WLIP - Wisconsin · August 20, 2025

MADISON, Wis. (WLIP) — Wisconsin health officials are warning residents who visited two travel centers Aug. 4 to check their vaccination status after an out-of-state traveler with measles made stops in Roberts and Beloit. The Wisconsin Department...

Southern Rust Now the 'No. 1 Threat' as Disease Spreads Across Corn Belt

Successful Farming ·

Southern rust has quickly become a top concern for agronomists scouting fields this August. This “tropical disease” has infected corn in 20 states, according to the Crop Protection Network (CPN). This disease favors high humidity and temperatures...

Possible measles exposure: Health officials warn of infected traveler

FOX 9 - Minnesota ·

File photo of measles. (FOX 9) ROBERTS, Wis. (FOX 9) - An out-of-state traveler may have exposed the public to measles when they visited Wisconsin, according to state health officials. READ MORE: Wisconsin confirms first 9 measles cases of 2025,...

Wisconsin Farmers Invited to Grazing Field Day 2025

Wisconsin Ag Connection · August 20, 2025

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 By Blake Jackson Alden Hills Organic Farms in Walworth, Wisconsin, will welcome farmers, graziers, and community members to a multi-species grazing field day on September 24, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event...

Milwaukee police chase ends in crash; 1 arrested, suspected drugs found

FOX 6 - Wisconsin ·

17th and North, Milwaukee MILWAUKEE - A 20-year-old man was taken into custody following a police chase in Milwaukee on Tuesday night, Aug. 19. What we know: It started around 9:20 p.m. MPD said officers saw a car driving recklessly near 23rd and...

A legacy of listening: Fond du Lac native shares gift with Agnesian HealthCare Foundation

KFIZ - Wisconsin · August 21, 2025

When Joe Bird, a Fond du Lac native, passed away in early April, he left behind more than memories – he left a legacy. His final act of generosity, a $612,100 estate gift to the Agnesian HealthCare Foundation, was not just a gift. It was a...

She went from an ‘accidental CEO’ to the ‘most powerful woman in healthcare’. At 82, she’s giving away 99% of her $7.8 billion fortune

The Economic Times · August 21, 2025

At 82, Judy Faulkner, the billionaire founder of Epic Systems, is preparing for her biggest legacy move yet — giving away 99% of her fortune. Often called the “most powerful woman in healthcare” by Forbes, Faulkner built one of the world’s largest...

Game Thread #127: Milwaukee Brewers (79-47) @ Chicago Cubs (72-54)

Brew Crew Ball - Wisconsin · August 20, 2025

Yesterday’s doubleheader did not go the way the Milwaukee Brewers were hoping, as the Chicago Cubs swept both games to take a 2-1 series lead in this rare regular-season five-gamer. Maybe a stomach bug had something to do with it, as Adam McCalvy...

Here's a look at the Emplify Health Children & Adolescent Center in Ashwaubenon

Green Bay Press Gazette - Wisconsin ·

Emplify Health by Bellin and Children's Wisconsin new Children & Adolescent Center will open Aug. 26 in Ashwaubenon. The clinic will provide care for newborns to young adults under age 22 in the Connected for Kids partnership between Emplify...

Legal experts weigh in on 2 court cases that impact Wisconsin football

Fond du Lac Reporter - Wisconsin ·

Wisconsin football is involved in two legal cases that could impact the program. The first case involves a tampering lawsuit against Miami regarding the transfer of Xavier Lucas. The second case involves cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean fighting for a...

This mental health initiative is inspired by trading cards

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Wisconsin ·

South Shore CARES launched a mental health initiative using trading cards to reduce stigma and provide resources. The cards offer actionable tips and QR codes linking to CredibleMind, a mental health resource website. The cards are available at...

Epic’s Grand AI Gamble: Can the EHR Giant Truly Build a Connected Healthcare Universe?

HealthLeaders - Tennessee ·

Epic has never shied away from bold declarations, and this year’s UGM was no exception. The company unveiled a sweeping vision of a healthcare universe tethered together by hundreds of AI-infused tools and services; each promising to streamline...

25 NBA 'What ifs' from last 25 years: LeBron changes Decision, Steph not a Warrior, Derrick Rose stays healthy

CBS Sports - Florida · August 21, 2025

The two most fun words in sports discourse are "what" and "if." Every fanbase has its share. What if we'd drafted the superstar instead of the bust? What if our best player never got hurt? What if that one shot had clanked off the rim instead of...